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IRVING — If David Buehler is unable to play Monday against Washington, Dan Bailey will handle kickoffs.

The Cowboys have no intention of acquiring another player to handle Buehler’s duties, Cowboys coach Jason Garrett said.

“Yeah, I don’t think that would be a likely move,” Garrett said.

Bailey, who last Sunday converted one field goal to tie the score at the end of regulation before making another one that lifted the Cowboys to a 27-24 overtime victory against San Francisco, said he was prepared to handle kickoffs. During the preseason, he recorded two touchbacks and sent the ball into the end zone on six of seven kickoffs.

“If it came down to where I would have to step in and do it,” Bailey said, “I am completely confident I could do it. It’s something I always work on, may not as much field goals. But I keep my leg strength up just in case something does happen. You never know.”